Danny Masterson Jurors Are Screened for Bias Against Scientology

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On Tuesday, attorneys will make their opening statements in the Danny Masterson rape trial, with a jury anticipated to be selected by mid-morning.

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The initial pool of 225 potential jurors has been reduced to around 85 in the previous week.

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The accusers, who are now all ex-Scientologists, have stated that they delayed coming to the police because they were afraid of being expelled.

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Several jurors have stated in recent days that they have seen or read something about Scientology.

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The A&E docuseries "Scientology and the Aftermath," hosted by ex-Scientologist Leah Remini, a church critic, was by far the most popular source of information.

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In 2019, the two-hour finale of that show includes a discussion of the Masterson case. Remini, according to Masterson's lawyers, is practically a "victim advocate" for one of the accusers.

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Many of the jurors who said they watched the show have already been excused, though no reason was given for their removal.

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